Servicewomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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servicewomen
[ ˈsɜrvɪsˌwɪmɪn ]
military personnel
Servicewomen are women who serve in the armed forces of a country. They can be involved in various roles, including combat, administrative, medical, and logistical positions, contributing to the defense and security of their nation.
Synonyms
female soldier, military woman, woman in uniform.
Examples of usage
- The servicewomen played a crucial role in the peacekeeping mission.
- Many servicewomen have faced challenges similar to their male counterparts.
- The government honored the servicewomen for their bravery during the conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "servicewomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mulheres de serviço
🇮🇳 सेवा महिलाएं
🇩🇪 Dienstfrauen
🇮🇩 wanita pelayan
🇺🇦 жінки-службовці
🇵🇱 kobiety w służbie
🇯🇵 サービスウィメン
🇫🇷 femmes de service
🇪🇸 mujeres de servicio
🇹🇷 hizmet kadınları
🇰🇷 여성 군인
🇸🇦 نساء الخدمة
🇨🇿 ženy ve službě
🇸🇰 ženy v službe
🇨🇳 服务女性
🇸🇮 ženske v službi
🇮🇸 þjónustukonur
🇰🇿 қызметшілер
🇬🇪 მსახურების ქალები
🇦🇿 xidmət qadınları
🇲🇽 mujeres de servicio
Etymology
The term 'servicewomen' is a compound word formed by combining 'service' and 'women'. The word 'service' originates from Old French 'servir', which means to serve, and has been associated with fulfilling roles for others, often in a professional capacity. The word 'women' derives from the Old English 'wīfmann', meaning female human. As women's roles in the military expanded, especially during the 20th century, the term came into common usage to recognize and honor the contributions of women in armed forces. Over the years, servicewomen have served in various capacities, breaking barriers and stereotypes surrounding gender roles in the military. Their participation has evolved significantly, particularly during and after the World Wars, leading to greater acknowledgment and integration of women in military roles.